PORTUGAL

Minimum Investment Amount

€500,000

Processing Time

3 - 8 Months

Key Residency Benefit

Visa Free Travel

Why Portugal? A Golden Gateway to Europe

Portugal, the westernmost country in Europe, is a top choice for investors seeking EU residency through the Golden Visa program. With a rich history of global influence — spanning former colonies in Africa, Brazil, Persia, Indochina, and the Malay Peninsula — Portugal stands today as one of the world’s most peaceful, welcoming, and globally connected nations.

Safe, Stable, and Internationally Friendly

Ranked among the safest countries in Europe, Portugal offers a high quality of life, low crime rates, and political stability. English is widely spoken in urban centers and tourist regions, making it an ideal destination for international investors and families.

Schengen Access & Eurozone Benefits

As a full member of the Schengen Area, Portugal allows visa-free travel across 25+ European countries. The country also adopted the Euro (€) in 2002, offering seamless financial integration with the EU.

Modern Economy with Cultural Soul

Portugal is evolving into a business-friendly hub, especially for innovation, tech, and sustainable tourism. Yet, it remains proud of its cultural roots — renowned worldwide for wine production, fresh seafood cuisine, historic architecture, and colorful festivals.

Ready to secure EU residency with a smart investment in Portugal?
Discover Golden Visa-eligible properties and learn how you can benefit from one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment programs.

About the Portugal Residency by Investment programme

The Portugal Golden Visa is a residency by investment programme aimed at non-EU/EEA citizens seeking permanent residency.

The Portuguese government launched the Golden Visa programme in October 2012 to boost the country’s economy by driving foreign investment. Today, the programme is one of the most popular of its kind in the world and has raised over €7.5 billion.

With a range of investment options, including capital transfers, the programme grants you a residency permit to live, work and study in Portugal. The country offers a high quality of life and affordable living costs. Those who qualify also benefit from greater freedom of movement, with visa-free access to 188 countries, including European Union countries in the Schengen Area.

The programme also offers long-term benefits. Applicants can apply for Portuguese citizenship, permanent residence and an EU passport after holding residency status for five years. Portugal citizenship by investment is becoming increasingly popular due to the high standards of living that Portuguese residents enjoy.

How to obtain the Portuguese Golden Visa

Capital Transfer

A capital transfer of at least €500,000 in research activities can be made, or €250,000 in preserving national heritage in Portugal. Unlike business-based routes that focus on employing staff and building enterprises, this pathway involves contributing funds directly without the need to establish a business.

Capital transfer of at least €500,000 for the acquisition of units of investment funds or venture capital funds for the capitalisation of companies whose maturity at the time of the investment is at least 5 years, and at least 60% of the value of investments will be realised in commercial companies based in Portugal.

€500,000 constitution of a commercial society with head office in Portugal and creation of 5 permanent working jobs.

Invest into funds

Capital transfer of €500,000 or higher to invest in an investment fund or venture capital fund incorporated under Portuguese law which is dedicated to the capitalisation of companies, whose maturity at the moment of the investment is at least five years and with 60% of the investment portfolio realised in commercial companies with their head office in national territory.

Investment options

Investment routes generally require a minimum of €500,000.

However, innovative financing options have emerged, allowing for reduced initial capital outlay:
– A provider now offers a financing solution, lending the full €500,000 investment for a seven-year term at a cost of €168,000.
– This option provides a lower-cost alternative to the €250,000 donation route, appealing to those looking to minimise upfront capital requirements.

Profit-Generating Investment Opportunity

As of now, investors can access an opportunity with an upfront return of €101,000, which can be applied towards the €500,000 investment:
– Initial capital required: €399,000.
– Additional loan facilities are available to cover up to €74,000, reducing the total upfront investment to €325,000.
– This option not only qualifies investors for the Golden Visa but also allows them to offset costs and potentially cover related expenses, such as golden visa card fees.

Key Benefit of the Portuguese Golden Visa

The Portugal Golden visa is a popular route to obtaining EU citizenship. It is possible to apply for Portuguese citizenship after the 5th year of holding the Portuguese Golden Visa.

As Portugal is an EU country, obtaining Portuguese citizenship gives the investor and their family access to additional EU benefits. These include the ability to live, work and study anywhere in the EU. Portugal passport holders are also granted visa-free travel to 188 countries.

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